Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Cal Poly's acceptance rate is 30.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.57%. 29,613 men and 29,161 women applied to Cal Poly and 7,431 men and 10,454 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,412 men and 2,698 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Cal Poly.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 58,774 | 29,613 | 29,161 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 17,885 | 7,431 | 10,454 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 5,110 | 2,412 | 2,698 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.43% | 25.09% | 35.85% | - | - |
| Yield | 28.57% | 32.46% | 25.81% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 5,110 first-year students enrolled in Cal Poly. The proportion of full-time students is 99.78% and part-time students is 0.22%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.20% and women students is 52.80%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Cal Poly.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,110 | 2,412 | 2,698 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 5,099 | 2,407 | 2,692 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Cal Poly. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $70 for graduate schools of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Cal Poly.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Admission Information | https://www.calpoly.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |